
Absolute Beginners
Absolute Beginners
Release: 1986-04-04·Runtime: 108m·★ 5.5
DramaMusicRomance
A musical adaptation of Colin MacInnes' novel about life in late 1950s London. Nineteen-year-old photographer Colin is hopelessly in love with model Crepe Suzette, but her relationships are strictly connected with her progress in the fashion world. So Colin gets involved with a pop promoter and tries to crack the big time. Meanwhile, racial tension is brewing in Colin's Notting Hill housing estate...
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Goldcrest
Palace Pictures
Virgin Vision
Cast
Mandy Rice-Daviesas Flora, Colin's Mum
Anita Morrisas Dido Lament
Slim Gaillardas Party Singer
Peter-Hugo Dalyas Vern (as Peter Hugo-Daly)
Sandie Shawas Baby Boom's Mother
James Foxas Henley of Mayfair, Dressmaker to the Queen
Tony Hippolyteas Mr. Cool
Sylvia Symsas Cynthia Eve
Zoot Moneyas Chez Nobody Barman (as G.B. (Zoot) Money)
Bruno Toniolias Maltese Lodger
Edward Tudor-Poleas Ed the Ted (as Tenpole Tudor)
Paul Rhysas Dean Swift
Julian Firthas The Misery Kid
Carmen Ejogoas Carmen
Ray Daviesas Arthur, Colin's Dad
Lionel Blairas Harry Charms
Graham Fletcher-Cookas Wizard
Sadeas Athene Duncannon (as Sade Adu)
Alan Freemanas Call-Me-Cobber
Colin Jeavonsas Pamphleteer
Chua Kah Jooas Dancer
David Bowieas Vendice Partners
Robbie Coltraneas Mario
Gary Beadleas Johnny Wonder
Jess Conradas Cappuccino Man
Irene Handlas Mrs Larkin
Eddie O'Connellas Colin, Photographer / Narrator
Patsy Kensitas Suzette
Eve Ferretas Big Jill
Joseph McKennaas Fabulous Hoplite
Steven Berkoffas The Fanatic
Ronald Fraseras Amberley Drove
Johnny Shannonas Saltzman
Eric Sykesas Arcade Attendant (uncredited)
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